Jillian Root

5 Biggest Mistakes I Made Trying to Heal My Gut 1️⃣ Intermittent fasting I thought waiting 16 hours between meals would “heal” my gut… but in reality, black coffee + no food was just spiking my cortisol and making things worse. 2️⃣ Not eating enough I believed less food = less bloating. Truth? Your body can’t heal on low calories. Good digestion actually requires enough fuel. 3️⃣ Living on “low calorie” foods Low calorie ≠ healthy. Most of the time it just means highly processed junk. 4️⃣ Cutting out whole food groups I thought carbs or dairy were the enemy. In reality, my body needed balance, not restriction—and avoiding entire food groups only created more stress. 5️⃣ Quick-fix powders + probiotics I wasted $$$ on green powders, juices, and random probiotics. My gut already had too much of certain strains, which actually threw my balance off even more. ✨ The truth? Healing doesn’t come from extremes. It comes from keeping things simple: 🍳 Nourishing whole foods 🍗 Protein at every meal 🥦 More veggies, less processed stuff 🎂 Enjoying treats occasionally guilt-free 🥓 A big, savory breakfast to start the day strong Stop overcomplicating it—your body thrives on balance. 👇 If you still feel stuck, comment “balanced” and I’ll send you my Gut Health Cheat Sheet—tons of ideas for foods that support your gut health

Do you have a fitness goal? If so drop it in the comments below!

‼️ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH PROTEIN TO BUILD MUSCLE‼️
•
When it comes to growing muscle, consistent weight training is only half the battle. The other half is highly dependent on your diet. Your nutritional intake is extremely important when aiming to improve body composition. Without the proper nutrients, you’ll have a hard time achieving the results you’re looking for.
•
Our muscles are made up of over 25% protein. The other 75% is stored glycogen (carbs) and water. That being said. consuming adequate protein is very important in order to support muscle growth. Eating the right amount for YOUR body can be the tricky part.
•
In general, the higher your overall activity level, the more protein your body will require. To build muscle, aim to consume between .8-1.1 g of protein per pound of bodyweight. The exact amount that’s right for you will depend on your goals, genetics and the rest of your diet.
•
Starting with about a gram of protein per pound of body weight is a good baseline to begin with and then you can adjust from there. It may be better to eat more rather than less when starting to aid in workout recovery, muscle growth and satiety.
•
Should you supplement with protein powder? In my opinion, yes. Although it is best to get most of your protein through complete proteins (containing all of the essential amino acids) it can often times be difficult to physically eat all of your required protein in one day.
•
This is where shakes come in! I like to have mine post workout and use veggie protein in Vanilla. Blend with almond milk, banana, peanut butter and ice for an amazing post workout treat 🤤
•
Looking for a program that takes the guesswork out of nutrition and exercise? Click the link in my bio to apply for 1-on-1 coaching program where I teach you how to build sustainable health and fitness habits. This is NOT a diet, it’s a lifestyle change 🙌🏻
•
Code: JILLY for a 20% discount 💲💲💲 @ Downtown Tampa

dedicated to this amazing human right here 🥰💕 @ Miami, Florida

✨When your passion and purpose are greater than your fears and excuses, you will find a way✨ @ Downtown Tampa

OBSESSING over these blue leggings 💙
•
•
Code: JILLY saves you 💰🤗 @ Downtown Tampa

Life is better with you by my side 💕 @ Kiki On The River